by Kathy Morrison, Director
“The best
way to motivate students is through performance. “ – The Music Parent’s
Guide by Anthony Mazzocchi
way to motivate students is through performance. “ – The Music Parent’s
Guide by Anthony Mazzocchi
Halloween Costume Recitals.
Recently,
two of our Music Artistry teachers coordinated Costume Recitals. Students were
invited to choose a piece of music, prepare the song for performance, and
create a costume to match the theme of the piece. These costume recitals were a huge
success! One recital was performed just
for parents at our Mt. Lebanon Studio, while another recital was hosted by a
local Senior Living Center providing an opportunity for a community
performance.
two of our Music Artistry teachers coordinated Costume Recitals. Students were
invited to choose a piece of music, prepare the song for performance, and
create a costume to match the theme of the piece. These costume recitals were a huge
success! One recital was performed just
for parents at our Mt. Lebanon Studio, while another recital was hosted by a
local Senior Living Center providing an opportunity for a community
performance.
There is
something about dressing up in a costume and performing a favorite piece of
music that is very motivating to students.
We should not be surprised by this as it’s the basis for Musical
Theatre. Yet, somehow the idea of a
Halloween Costume recital seems “fresh” and creates a lot of room for creative
thinking and unique musical selection.
something about dressing up in a costume and performing a favorite piece of
music that is very motivating to students.
We should not be surprised by this as it’s the basis for Musical
Theatre. Yet, somehow the idea of a
Halloween Costume recital seems “fresh” and creates a lot of room for creative
thinking and unique musical selection.
After all,
it’s this kind of setting that begs for “The Addam’s Family” theme.
it’s this kind of setting that begs for “The Addam’s Family” theme.
When else
would you find 2 brothers dressing up like Super Heroes to play the theme from “The
Avengers?”
would you find 2 brothers dressing up like Super Heroes to play the theme from “The
Avengers?”
It seems to
give “Elbow Room” for collaboration.
give “Elbow Room” for collaboration.
Special
thanks to Laura Mason and Laura Roberts for their extra efforts in organizing
these recitals! We appreciate you!
thanks to Laura Mason and Laura Roberts for their extra efforts in organizing
these recitals! We appreciate you!
More Performance Opportunities.
Kathy’s
Music offers Fall and Spring Recitals in a formal setting to provide consistent
performing opportunities. Students are
encouraged to set preparation and performance goals and take advantage of the
opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments during the year.
Music offers Fall and Spring Recitals in a formal setting to provide consistent
performing opportunities. Students are
encouraged to set preparation and performance goals and take advantage of the
opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments during the year.
“Parents can
help by creating small performance opportunities at home – a Friday night
dinner concert or a planned performance for visiting family members are great
ideas.” (Anthony Mazzocchi)
help by creating small performance opportunities at home – a Friday night
dinner concert or a planned performance for visiting family members are great
ideas.” (Anthony Mazzocchi)
Use this
Halloween season as an opportunity for your student to play for friends and
family. Inviting your student to wear a
costume adds to the fun and may stir up some “out of the box” thinking,
especially if they decide to create a costume to match their musical selection. And by all means – please share the pictures
and the videos!
Halloween season as an opportunity for your student to play for friends and
family. Inviting your student to wear a
costume adds to the fun and may stir up some “out of the box” thinking,
especially if they decide to create a costume to match their musical selection. And by all means – please share the pictures
and the videos!
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